Events

Event

Ryukyuan Dance performance
on Sun. February 16, 2025

2025.02.16(Sun)

Overview

MOA Museum of Art will present Ryukyuan Dance performance on stage, one of the exquisite traditions of Okinawa, organized as part of the Japan Expo 2.0, a cultural program of the Agency for Cultural Affairs of Japan. It features Miyagi Yukiko and Nishie Kishun, both holders of important intangible cultural properties—Living National Treasures—the former in the category of Ryukyuan Dance performer and the latter of kumiodori-style musical accompaniment with sanshin banjo. They are joined by teaching staff and students at Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts. This ensemble of top-class masters and next generation performers invite you to experience the living culture of Ryukyu domain passed on and developed from generation to generation. The live performance will bring you closer to the heart of Okinawa’s surviving traditions and culture.

TICKET SALES

Available from Tue. December 10 (10:00)

URL (in Japanese): https://www.e-tix.jp/moaart/

*Seat reservation available

Date

Sun. February 16, 2025
Starts at 14:00 (Doors open at 13:20)

Performers

Miyagi Yukiko (holder of important intangible cultural properties in the category of Ryukyuan Dance performer by individual designation)
Nishie Kishun (holder of important intangible cultural properties in the category of kumiodori-style musical accompaniment with sanshin banjo by individual designation)

Higa Izumi, Aka Osamu, Kakazu Yukimasa,
Nakamine Shingo, Ooshiro Takayuki, Miyazato Kazuki, and
students of the Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts with
Kakazu Michihiko (guide)

Venue

The Noh Theater, MOA Museum of Art

TICKET PRICE

1,000 yen
*Museum admission fee not included

Places available

500 seats

PROGRAM

Part One

Rojin Rojo by Aka Osamu and Kakazu Yukimasa
Takadera Manzai, excerpt from Manzai Techiuchi, by Sunagawa Hirohito and Onaga Shunsuke
Higasa Odori by Inafuku Shiori
Hatwoma noo Shu by Higa Izumi

Part Two

Nakafubushi (classical solo singing) by Nishie Kishun
'Nimazwin by Miyagi Yukiko

Music

Vocal and Sanshin: Nakamine Shingo, Ooshiro Takayuki, and Tsuhako Kota
Koto (zither): Yonaha Ruon
Fue (flute): Yamashioro Miho
Kucho (bowed instrument): Oyata Rin
Taiko (drums): Miyazato Kazuki
Narration: Kakazu Michihiko
Stage assistants: Teruya Kie and Nakama Aori

*Performers and programs are subject to change without notice

Miyagi Yukiko profile

A holder of important intangible cultural properties in the category of Ryukyuan Dance performer (individual designation)

1933	Born in Nago (former Hanejison), Okinawa prefecture
1951	Joined the troupe of Majikina Yoshiko, a top performer of the maodori-style dance
1973	Won the Okinawa Times Art Competition
1996	Designated as a holder of the Okinawa prefectural intangible cultural property in Okinawan traditional dance
2003	Honored by the Okinawa prefecture with the recognition of Person of Cultural Merit
2009	Designated as a holder of important intangible cultural properties in the category of Ryukyuan Dance performer (collective designation)
2019	Honored by the Okinawa prefecture with the recognition of Person of Merit
2021	Designated as a holder of important intangible cultural properties in the category of Ryukyuan Dance performer (individual designation)
2023	Decorated with the Order of the Rising Sun, Golden Rays with Rosette by the Government of Japan

Nishie Kishun profile

A holder of important intangible cultural properties in the category of kumiodori-style musical accompaniment with sanshin banjo (individual designation)

1940	Born in Iheyason, Okinawa prefecture
1963	Joined the apprenticeship under Miyazato Haruyuki of Afuso School or Ryukyuan classical music
1996	Assistant professor at Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts (professor in 2004 until retirement in 2006)
1999	Designated as a holder of the Okinawa prefectural intangible cultural property in Okinawan traditional music of Afuso School
2001	Designated as a holder of important intangible cultural properties in the category of kumiodori (collective designation)
2009	Designated as a holder of important intangible cultural properties in the category of Ryukyuan Dance (collective designation)
2010	Honored by the Okinawa prefecture with the recognition of Person of Cultural Merit
2011	Designated as a holder of important intangible cultural properties in the category of kumiodori-style musical accompaniment with sanshin banjo (individual designation)
2013	Decorated with the Order of the Rising Sun, Golden Rays with Rosette by the Government of Japan